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Bacchi believes that Miami has its own style. He attributes that to the
fact that the city is home to many influential designers. “Saota, Herzog & De
Meuron, Cesar Pelli and many others have understood the light this capital
exudes. Besides that, Miami is also a great cultural melting pot”, he explains.
This harmony helped Artefacto. Unlike the rest of the United States,
this style came with the brand’s products all the way from Brazil. “Brazilians
have been very important in Florida in the last six years and will continue to
exercise their influence around here for a long time”, he says.
Brazil’s economy, however, is directly related to this influence. A tourist
town, Miami bears the brunt of worldwide economic downfalls. “Today,
Brazilians represent no more than 10% of our clientele. Americans and
Europeans clients account for most of our sales”, he says.

When it comes to new trends, Bacchi says that organic furniture is
on the rise. “The neutral style allows paintings, which are in vogue, to be
the center of attention”, says the entrepreneur, whom this year celebrates
Artefacto’s 40 year anniversary and is reaping the fruits of being a symbol of
contemporary refinement.